distinctly (standing out); clearly; in sharp relief; boldly
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
Lu (Chinese vassal state existing during the Spring and Autumn period)
dull; slow; stupid; dull-brained
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
(something) despised; (something) made light of
to spit out; to eject; to dump
monkey (esp. the Japanese macaque, Macaca fuscata); ape; sly person; idiot; hick; sliding wooden bolt (for holding a door or window shut); clasp used to control the height of a pot-hook
un-; non-; bad ...; poor ...
beyond help; past salvation; incorrigible; irredeemable
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
to hide; to keep to oneself
dreadful; terrible; horrible; fearsome; formidable; awesome
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
tension; mental strain; nervousness
fanfare; flourish of trumpets
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
drawing pictures; painting pictures; taking photographs
handshake event; handshake session; event where it is possible to shake hands with a celebrity, sportsperson, pop star, etc.
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
muscle stiffness (esp. in shoulders); lump (in tissue, esp. breast); swelling; lingering discomfort; uneasiness
old-fashioned; ancient-looking; time-worn
Japanese clothing; being dressed in a kimono; Japanese-style bookbinding
sleeve (esp. of a kimono); pocket of sleeve; vicinity (esp. of a bridge); foot of a mountain; base of a mountain
basic tone; underlying tone; trend; keynote
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends)
formality; social rules; social status; social standing; (arch.) amendments and enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)
splendor; splendour; gorgeousness; showiness; gaudiness; extravagance
taste for the simple and quiet; rustic simplicity; austere refinement; enjoyment of a quiet life
patina; antique look; elegant simplicity; well-trained voice
surely; clearly; without a doubt; in all probability; no matter how one slices it; no matter how one looks at it
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
(one's) quota; assignment
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause)
Wednesday; shaved ice (served with flavored syrup); water (fifth of the five elements)
to dance (orig. a hopping dance)
hollow; cavity; sunken place; (arch.) vagina; (arch.) female genitalia